Texas high school senior helps save family from raging floodwaters, finds pet dog safe in washing machine

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The high school senior was met with a small miracle when he returned to his home after the water receded and found his dog, alive in the washing machine. HUNT, Texas — On Friday morning, many people had only minutes to escape the raging floodwaters of the Guadalupe River in Hunt — including the Vlasek … Read more

‘We lift each other up with music’: Kerrville honky-tonk reopens after floods

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Howdy’s Bar & Chill reopens with karaoke night, offering comfort to a community healing from devastating floods. KERRVILLE, Texas — Wednesday, a familiar sound returned to the banks of the Guadalupe River: music. Just days after devastating floods swept through the Hill Country, Howdy’s Bar & Chill reopened its doors — welcoming the public back … Read more

Joe Coleman, No. 3 pick in the first MLB draft who pitched for Senators and Tigers, dies at 78

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The son and father of major leaguers, Coleman became the No. 3 pick in baseball’s inaugural amateur draft in 1965 when he was selected by the Washington Senators. Joe Coleman, a lanky right-hander who won 142 games in 15 major league seasons and was an All-Star in 1972 with Detroit, died Wednesday morning, his son … Read more

Blue Alert: FBI searching for 12th suspect — only remaining one at large — in ‘ambush’ of Alvarado ICE detention facility

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The suspect, a former U.S. Marine Corps reservist, is accused of joining 11 others in an organized attack against officers at the Prairieland Detention Center. ALVARADO, Texas — A 12th suspect has been charged in the shooting of an Alvarado police officer in July during an “ambush” at the Prairieland Detention Center, officials say. According to … Read more

What Kerr County officials did, or didn’t do, to prepare for flooding before tragedy struck on July Fourth.

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The National Weather Service put out watches and warnings prior to the catastrophic floods. Did Kerr County use those ahead of time? Here’s what we know. KERR COUNTY, Texas — What were Kerr County Officials doing to prepare for the possible flooding ahead of July Fourth? That’s the question on many minds in the wake … Read more

Center Point couple begins long recovery after devastating flood damages home near Guadalupe River

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Floodwaters devastated the couple’s home but community support is aiding their lengthy cleanup process. CENTER POINT, Texas — A Center Point couple is cleaning up what’s left of their home after floodwaters from the Guadalupe River surged six feet high inside, gutting their property and scattering debris across their yard. Terry and Trisha Masucci were … Read more